New Garden supervisors grapple with myriad issues
For one of them – Police Department’s future – chief suggests regional option
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald R. Simpson addresses the supervisors on the need to begin working on a permanent home for the department.
The New Garden Township Supervisors tackled a crowded agenda during a 3-½ -hour meeting on Monday night,...
Houghton announces bid to take on Pitts
London Grove Democrat cites his record on agriculture, bi-partisanship
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Former State Representative Tom Houghton makes a point about his record of working across the aisle, in announcing Monday that he would take on veteran U.S. Rep Joe Pitts in the race for the 16th District Congressional seat.
WEST HEMPFIELD — In a frosty Lancaster barn full of hay, former State...
Spur warm thoughts with summer camp plans
Brandywine Valley YMCAs holding open houses to showcase kids’ choices
Perhaps thinking about summer camp will add some warmth to parents’ lives during this frigid weather. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is holding Camp Open Houses to facilitate that thought process.
Upcoming dates include Feb. 9 at the Jennersville YMCA in West Grove, the Kennett Area YMCA in Kennett Square, and the...
Borough father sentenced for illegal drug sales
He, wife both convicted of child endangerment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Charles H. Glasco
A series of drug purchases last spring gave Kennett Square Police reason to seek a search warrant at a borough residence, where investigators found an infant in a bouncy seat surrounded dirty diapers, discarded hotdogs, illegal narcotics and paraphernalia, court records said.
The...
Implementation of school safety grant expedited
Funding was announced last week; officer begins new position this week
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square and school officials are wasting no time in taking advantage of a state grant announced last week.
The borough’s Police Department and Kennett Consolidated School District were among the winners of funding for a school resource officer. “This grant in the...
Galer Estate Winery honored again
Awarded 2 Double Gold Medals and designated as best wines in Pennsylvania
The gang at Galer Estate celebrates even more honors for their Chester County grown wines.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery was recently awarded two “Double Gold – Best in Appellation” designations from Appellation America in Napa California. Galer Estate 2010 Cabernet Franc and 2012 Pinot Gris...
Kennett Chocolate Festival set to whet cravings
Popular fund-raiser for United Way will be held Feb. 9 at Kennett High
Attention chocoholics: The Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival is seeking creators as well as cravers for its popular fund-raiser.
Those who have a coveted chocolate cake, candy, cupcake, brownie, or cookie recipe can compete for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. The competition is open to professionals, amateurs and...
Don’t ‘dye’ for a bargain
With drug-store hair dye kits — especially those on sale — you get what you pay for
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is what happens when you try to act like a professional hair colorist/stylist and you aren’t one. You end up in a chair with foil on your head and a cloak of shame.
I have written about this very topic before and in my typical “know-it-all-ness”, I sound...
Chase away snowy blues with madcap theatrical fun
13th annual Kennett Amateur Theatrical’s Society’s panto ends today
The Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society is offering a limited opportunity to escape the tedium of yet another snowy day: “A Midsummer Night’s Tail.”
The group’s 13th annual pantomime, a whimsical British tradition also known as the panto, will conclude Saturday, Jan. 25, with performances at 2 and 7:30 at Kennett High...
In borough, applause for another Victory
Beer mogul discusses new brewpub at Historic Kennett Square meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of the Victory Brewing Company, describes his excitement about opening a brewpub in Kennett Square.
On a frigid night, an area entrepreneur who discussed cold, hard facts got a warm reception at the annual meeting for Historic Kennett Square.
The gathering,...
